S. Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
O. Paul instructs us to live carefully -with wisdom (prudence). We should, by careful thinking, get the most out of life because the days are evil. We live in a fallen world. Satan is the “god” of this age. Because of his oppressive acts and the opposition to the advancement of God’s Kingdom, we are to seek the filling of the Holy Spirit (v.18) and then do all we can to be as productive as possible with caution and wisdom.
A. I have not always been as careful as I should be. However, carefulness does not mean inactivity. We are certainly taught to get everything ouf of life (making the most of every opportunity or as it says in the KJV, “redeeming the time because the days are evil”). But with wisdom and some care, we are to be as productive as possible. This summer (so far) God has really impressed upon me the need for wise planning, listerning (counsel) and preparation.
P. Thank you Lord Jesus for impressing upon me the need for wisdom as I plan to get the most out of our ministry. Holy Spirit fill me with your wisdom and knowledge, to plan and execute well, gaining the most (best results) for the honor and glory of Jesus.
